Does your family have a collection of puzzles lying around – perhaps ones that your kids have either outgrown or memorized? This week, Blog Ambassador Amy Mascott (teachmama) shared her family’s favorite activities using the puzzles they already own in NEW ways! Some ideas from Amy include:

- Playing “Puzzle Mash Up” or “Speed Puzzle” for a little friendly family competition,

Kids LOVE to go outside and explore. But, just because the weather may be less-than-perfect now, doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy some of your favorite springtime activities! Guest blogger Sarah (Zoe’s Lunchbox) shares some of her favorite ways to use our Sunny Patch toys all year-round! Read her post for ways to:

During the winter months, dress-up costume play can give children the thrill of exploring new worlds, right from their playrooms! In this week’s blog post, Melissa shares some insights on the importance of role-play in child’s development:

“Dressing up can help kids get rid of fears and inhibitions, “act out” something they may not be comfortable expressing otherwise, and develop social awareness and self-confidence!”

Sensory bins are the perfect activity to focus and calm children – and let them truly explore with their senses! Our “Snow and Ice Sensory Bin” activity can be enjoyed indoors and out…even if there’s no “real” snow on the ground! Read our entire blog post for tips on creating a snow and ice sensory bin, including a few fun activities to get kids started!